Watch, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Breaks Down In Tears At Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral

The final goodbye to Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, witnessed several global leaders by the coffin and praying. From Pakistan PM Shebaz Sharif To Indian and Russian leaders marked their presence.

Some emotional scenes were also captured on the camera where Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf breaks down in tears at Khamenei's funeral.

This funeral, nevertheless, is being held amidst unprecedented security measures following the reports of possible assassination attempts against top Iranian officials by the Israelis in the midst of the recent war.

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High-Ranking Iranian Officials Attend Commemoration Ceremony

The commemoration ceremony held at the Grand Mosalla of Tehran saw the country's most senior politicians come together to pay homage to Khamenei, who was killed in strikes that were said to be orchestrated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.

Among those who attended the event included President Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Head of Judiciary Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei. TV footage of the event showed some politicians shedding tears as they paid homage to Khamenei.

The funeral is one of the largest state ceremonies conducted in Iran in recent times.

Ghalibaf Reported to be Target of Assassination by Israel

The funeral ceremony is being held at a time when there are reports of an alleged assassination attempt against the Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf by Israelis early this year.

It is reported that American authorities had feared that Israelis might kill Ghalibaf on his way back to Iran from Pakistan, where he had diplomatic talks. Although the reports haven't been verified by either side, they have certainly raised security fears for Iran's leaders.

Tight Security Around Funeral Events

Security measures for Khamenei's funeral have improved considerably with the deployment of more security forces around Tehran and other cities where the mourning ceremonies will be held.

Over seven million people are expected to attend the funeral procession prior to his burial at Mashhad on July 9.

Extra surveillance has been put in place around important government institutions and places of congregation to prevent any security threats during the ceremonies.

Regional Tensions Remain High

This funeral is occurring amid the background of ongoing tension between Iran and Israel.
There have been some reports indicating that the Israelis are ready for more conflict in case of any renewed hostilities. Even though there is an existing ceasefire in the area, the security situation is still under close watch.

It is due to these tensions that security has become one of the main issues of concern regarding the funeral of Iran's ex-Supreme Leader.